Equities Analysts Set Expectations for AMG Q1 Earnings

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (NYSE:AMG) – Equities research analysts at Zacks Research lifted their Q1 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Affiliated Managers Group in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, January 14th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the asset manager will post earnings per share of $6.41 for the quarter, up from their previous forecast of $6.40. Zacks Research has a “Hold” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Affiliated Managers Group’s current full-year earnings is $22.86 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Affiliated Managers Group’s Q2 2026 earnings at $6.09 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $6.45 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $8.98 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $27.94 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $7.01 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $7.35 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $7.97 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $9.93 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $32.27 EPS.

Other equities research analysts have also issued reports about the company. Wall Street Zen lowered Affiliated Managers Group from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, January 10th. The Goldman Sachs Group upped their price target on shares of Affiliated Managers Group from $300.00 to $341.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 6th. Barrington Research lifted their price objective on shares of Affiliated Managers Group from $285.00 to $295.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, November 4th. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “buy” rating and set a $282.00 target price on shares of Affiliated Managers Group in a research note on Tuesday, November 4th. Finally, TD Cowen raised their price target on shares of Affiliated Managers Group to $495.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Seven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $340.50.

Affiliated Managers Group Stock Performance

Shares of AMG stock opened at $325.99 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.30, a current ratio of 1.30 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.56. The business has a 50 day moving average of $280.51 and a two-hundred day moving average of $245.30. The company has a market cap of $9.17 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.42, a PEG ratio of 0.60 and a beta of 1.19. Affiliated Managers Group has a 52 week low of $139.22 and a 52 week high of $327.53.

Affiliated Managers Group (NYSE:AMG) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, November 3rd. The asset manager reported $6.10 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $5.88 by $0.22. The company had revenue of $528.00 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $543.39 million. Affiliated Managers Group had a net margin of 26.01% and a return on equity of 16.75%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 2.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm posted $4.82 EPS.

Institutional Trading of Affiliated Managers Group

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of AMG. Norges Bank bought a new position in Affiliated Managers Group during the second quarter valued at about $71,779,000. Balyasny Asset Management L.P. boosted its position in shares of Affiliated Managers Group by 3,811.8% during the 2nd quarter. Balyasny Asset Management L.P. now owns 311,383 shares of the asset manager’s stock valued at $61,271,000 after purchasing an additional 303,423 shares in the last quarter. Alyeska Investment Group L.P. acquired a new position in shares of Affiliated Managers Group in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $70,356,000. UBS Group AG grew its stake in shares of Affiliated Managers Group by 97.4% in the 3rd quarter. UBS Group AG now owns 350,212 shares of the asset manager’s stock worth $83,501,000 after purchasing an additional 172,771 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Holocene Advisors LP raised its holdings in shares of Affiliated Managers Group by 151.5% in the 3rd quarter. Holocene Advisors LP now owns 253,935 shares of the asset manager’s stock worth $60,546,000 after purchasing an additional 152,982 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 95.30% of the company’s stock.

Affiliated Managers Group Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, November 28th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, November 13th were paid a dividend of $0.01 per share. This represents a $0.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, November 13th. Affiliated Managers Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 0.24%.

Affiliated Managers Group News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Affiliated Managers Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised multiple quarterly and full‑year EPS forecasts for AMG (small uplifts across Q1–Q4 2026, Q1–Q4 2027 and FY2026/FY2027), signaling modest upward revisions to earnings outlook that can support valuation. (Zacks still carries a “Hold” rating.)
• Positive Sentiment: TD Cowen published a bullish forecast highlighting potential strong price appreciation for AMG, adding institutional analyst support for further gains. TD Cowen Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Affiliated Managers Group (NYSE:AMG) Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Brokerage consensus reads as a “Moderate Buy,” which may encourage investors looking for analyst confirmation of upside. Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (NYSE:AMG) Receives Consensus Rating of “Moderate Buy” from Brokerages
• Positive Sentiment: Seeking Alpha coverage notes continued investor interest (buying more of AMG’s baby bonds), which can draw retail/income investor attention and provide additional demand for the stock. Affiliated Managers Group: Up 30% Since We Last Liked The Baby Bonds, We Are Buying More
• Neutral Sentiment: Although Zacks raised EPS figures, the upgrades are modest in magnitude and Zacks retains a “Hold” rating — implying limited immediate conviction from that particular shop.
• Negative Sentiment: Trading volume has been below average recently (background data), and many analyst moves are incremental — both factors suggest upside may be gradual and could stall without bigger catalysts (M&A, materially stronger organic AUM growth or a major beat on revenue/fees).

Affiliated Managers Group Company Profile

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc (NYSE: AMG) is a global asset management holding company that partners with boutique investment firms. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, AMG invests in and collaborates with independent investment managers to foster growth while preserving their entrepreneurial culture. Through equity stakes and strategic support, the company aims to enhance its affiliates’ distribution capabilities, operational infrastructure and access to capital.

The company’s core business activities include providing capital solutions, distribution services and operational support to affiliated investment firms.